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Little Shop of Physics Spring Science Extravaganza

The Little Shop of Physics’ big outdoor event will return this year! They will have 200+ hands-on experiment stations to excite and inspire people of all ages and giant science demonstrations that can only be done outside! Stomp rockets, giant fog rings, blowers that launch balls into the air, and a grand finale that you...

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2023 Women in Science Symposium

Multicultural Aspects of One Health March 8, 2023 9 AM to 3 PM Canvas Stadium The Women in Science (WiSCI) Network will be hosting our 7th annual symposium and celebrating our 10-year anniversary. This year’s symposium will bring diverse voices and perspectives together to share what, why, and how our speaker’s and panelist’s life work...

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CSU Spur Campus – Vida Building

CSU Spur brings the research and education of the three CSU System campuses to Denver, and shares it with visitors. Vida is the first building to open at CSU Spur, with a focus on animal and human health. It is open to the public, year-round. Vida is Spanish for life. To live is to be connected...

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Research Coordination Networks in Undergraduate Biology Education (RCN-UBE)

The goal of the RCN program is to advance a field or create new directions in research or education by supporting groups of investigators to communicate and coordinate their research, training, and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic, and international boundaries. The RCN-UBE program originated as a unique RCN track to “catalyze positive changes in...

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Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education (V&C)

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) in the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) acknowledges the need to expand and chronicle educational change efforts across the nation.  To this end, DUE invites proposals to study the impact of the Vision and Change (V&C) movement in Undergraduate Biology Education. Specifically, this...

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CERES Seed Fund

The agricultural industry has experienced significant loss and economic consequences from infectious disease outbreaks in animals and plants caused by a variety of pathogens. Although preparedness, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks have improved, significant gaps still remain. To address these gaps, the Coalition for Epi Response, Engagement, and Science (CERES) consortium of land-grant...

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Biomed Bootcamp

This year, the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is hosting our first ever Biomed Boot Camp, where 7th and 8th graders from across Fort Collins will visit our workshops on biomedical engineering, allowing the students to gain a hands-on experience and see what biomed is all about! BMES is accepting the first 30 participants into this...

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The CSU Bug Zoo

The CSU Bug Zoo strives to bring a deeper appreciation for arthropods through hands-on learning opportunities with live insects, enthusiastic volunteers, and continuing involvement in the Fort Collins community. It is home to over 30 different species of arachnids, insects, and other arthropods. We are open to the public for tours, and would love to...

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Applied Physiology Camp

Applied Physiology Camp is a hands-on academic day camp for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a strong interest in science and are considering pursuing a career in a health-related field such as medicine, physical or occupational therapy, health and exercise science, or in scientific research. The camp blends exciting concepts in physiology and neurology...

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Summer Vet Program for Future Veterinarians

The Summer Vet Program is a student’s ticket to the world of veterinary medicine. For students who are serious about becoming a veterinarian, this is a super opportunity to look into the real and sometimes gritty field of veterinary medicine. Through presentation, demonstrations, laboratory visits, and hands-on activities, students discover what modern veterinary medicine is...

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